How to get a sedentary population moving with a standing desk

Standing desks are increasingly becoming a popular fixture in offices
around the world for their multiple benefits.

Also known as height adjustable desks or sit stand desks, standing desks
should not be confused with standing-only desks that cannot be adjusted at all
and can be quite inconvenient, especially since one needs to sit down as well.

A real standing desk is one that allows the user to work in both sitting
and standing positions using the adjustability of the desk to change positions.
With standing desks, one can avoid falling into the sedentary working style
trap of sitting or standing all the time.

Height adjustable desks can be of various types. For instance, modern
height adjustable desks use electric functions to allow the height to be
adjusted within seconds at the push of a button. Older adjustable desks need to
be manually raised or lowered, which can be time-consuming and inefficient, and
typically results in the user avoiding adjustment, negating the very purpose of
having a standing desk.

Ergomotion’s height adjustable
electric sit stand desks

Ergomotion’s standing desks are electric sit stand desks that use an
ultra-quiet energy efficient motor to adjust the desk between sitting and
standing positions. Featuring European designed motors built to extremely high
specifications, these adjustable desks have multiple memory positions enabling
the user to revert to their ideal sitting or standing height, with minimal
fuss.

Designed to move between the two positions quickly and silently,
Ergomotion’s height adjustable desks will not disrupt the user’s working flow, remaining
totally level during the entire operation and eliminating the risk of desk
objects falling over.

Ergomotion’s Top Tips to consider
when switching to a sit stand desk

1. Keep a supportive chair on hand to alternate between standing and
sitting.

2. Wear comfortable shoes to work as heels will negate most of the
health benefits of a standing desk.

3. When working in a standing position, stand tall with the shoulders
back and relaxed, keeping the head in a neutral position when looking at the computer
screen.

4. New users of standing desks can begin with using the standing
position in small stretches and gradually work their way up to longer periods when
they are more comfortable.

Those who are still considering the benefits of a standing desk may be
advised that a sitting position burns exactly one calorie a minute.

Those who seek more information on standing desks may get in touch with
one of the in-motion furniture experts at Ergomotion today.